Charging The Batteries (Wet; Check The Battery Water Level - Clarke Focus II Rider Instructions For Use Manual

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CHARGING WET BATTERIES
Charge the batteries each time the machine is used or when the Battery Indicator (F4) is reading less than full.
WARNING!
Do not top off the batteries before charging. Check to ensure the plates are covered only.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. If battery acid makes contact with your skin, fl ush the affected area with water for 5 minutes and seek
medical attention.
Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.
When Servicing Batteries...
* Remove all jewelry
* Do not smoke
* Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
* Work in a well-ventilated area
* Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time
* ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable fi rst when replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
* ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
If your machine shipped with an onboard battery charger do the following:
Turn the Key Switch (A) OFF. Open the Battery Compartment (10) for proper ventilation. Unwind the electrical cord from the side of the onboard charger and plug it into a properly
grounded outlet. Refer to the OEM product manual for more detailed operating instructions.
If your machine shipped without an onboard battery charger do the following:
Open the Battery Compartment (10) and set the Seat Prop-Rod (34). Disconnect the batteries from the machine and push the connector from the charger into the Machine Battery
Connector (36). Follow the instructions on the battery charger. SERVICE NOTE: Make sure you plug the battery charger into the connector that attaches to the batteries.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to fl oor surfaces, wipe water and acid from the top of the batteries after charging. Under or overcharging will shorten battery life
and limit performance. Be sure to FOLLOW PROPER CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS!
CHECKING THE BATTERY WATER LEVEL
Check the water level of the batteries at least once a week.
Remove the vent caps and check the water level in each battery cell. Use distilled or demineralized water in a battery fi lling dispenser (available at most auto parts
stores) to fi ll each cell to the level indicator (or to .39 inches / 10 mm over the top of the separators). DO NOT over-fi ll the batteries!
CAUTION!
Acid can spill onto the fl oor if the batteries are overfi lled.
Tighten the vent caps. Wash the tops of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1.26 gallons / 1 liter of water).
CHARGING GEL/AGM (VRLA) BATTERIES
Charge the batteries each time the machine is used or when the Battery Indicator (F4) is reading less than full.
WARNING!
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. If battery acid makes contact with your skin, fl ush the affected area with water for 5 minutes and seek
medical attention.
Do not smoke while servicing the batteries.
When Servicing Batteries...
* Remove all jewelry
* Do not smoke
* Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
* Work in a well-ventilated area
* Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time
* ALWAYS disconnect the negative (ground) cable fi rst when replacing batteries to prevent sparks.
* ALWAYS connect the negative cable last when installing batteries.
CAUTION!
Your voltage regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery will deliver superior performance and life ONLY IF IT IS RECHARGED PROPERLY! Under or
overcharging will shorten battery life and limit performance. Be sure to FOLLOW PROPER CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPEN THIS BATTERY! If a VRLA battery is opened, it loses its pressure and the plates become oxygen contaminated. THE WARRANTY WILL
BE VOIDED IF THE BATTERY IS OPENED.
If your machine shipped with an onboard battery charger do the following:
Turn the Key Switch (A) OFF. Open the Battery Compartment (10) for proper ventilation. Unwind the electrical cord from the side of the onboard charger and plug it into a properly
grounded outlet. Refer to the OEM product manual for more detailed operating instructions.
If your machine shipped without an onboard battery charger do the following:
Open the Battery Compartment (10) and set the Seat Prop-Rod (34). Disconnect the batteries from the machine and push the connector from the charger into the Machine Battery
Connector (36). Follow the instructions on the battery charger. SERVICE NOTE: Make sure you plug the battery charger into the connector that attaches to the batteries.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have an appropriate charger for use on Gel cell batteries. Use only "voltage-regulated" or "voltage-limited" chargers.
Standard constant current or taper current chargers MUST NOT be used. A temperature-sensing charger is recommended, as manual adjustments are
never accurate and will damage any VRLA battery.
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